Study on dropouts? Delhi government begins research and teacher improvement training
As a part of attempts to tackle the issues of student dropouts and better learning results, the government of Delhi initiated an extensive study with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). The purpose of the study was to ascertain determining factors leading to student disengagement and review steps for fortifying the public education sector.The initiative is being undertaken by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), which is engaged in a number of priority research jobs.advertisementOne of the main areas of research in the study is to look at how different student entitlements under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, including the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme, are affecting school attendance.
The PM POSHAN scheme offers daily hot meals to children in government and aided schools, and initial observations indicate that it is playing an important part in keeping children in classrooms.Officials add that the study is also examining how school principals are utilising data on enrolment, attendance, and dropout patterns to enhance school operations.This includes examining how leadership training workshops, conducted by SCERT, assist school heads in making more informed decisions.SHIFTING ROLE OF TEACHERS IN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGYIn another part of the research, scholars are evaluating how the teacher's role is shifting in a digital technology and artificial intelligence-driven world. The focus is on understanding how teachers can remain relevant and effective in this new world.advertisementAlso, a concurrent study aims to determine improved methods of evaluating and enhancing teacher performance.The project will seek input not only from school administrators but also from teachers, students, and parents to develop a balanced perspective of the present educational environment.This multi-faceted research project is a testament to the Delhi government's zeal to enhance public education. The research is likely to inform future policy aimed at lessening dropouts and making schools effective, inclusive, and responsive to contemporary challenges.(With PTI inputs)
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